Zulus' , Black Men and Ninjas

Before you get into this post, I should tell you that I've been posting pictures on the side bar of Old Skool artists. Without the link. Which, I take it, you already know about by now. Is that stupid or what? I apologize. It never occurred to me that you might want to have a look at the particular person being showcased. There's a wealth of history available to us as Black people and I failed in showing you where it is. Again. Please accept my apologies for overlooking the obvious.

The history of the Zulu people can be traced back to the 19th century hero, Shaka Zulu, who, after the death of his father Senzangakhona, conquered many nations and amalgamated them under his reign, thus creating a huge Zulu nation.

In 1828 Dingaan, Shaka’s brother, assassinated him. After Shaka’s death in 1828, Dingaan became the king of the Zulus but was killed in the battle of Ncome. However, the Zulu people won this battle. Cetshwayo, his brother, took over the reigns and in 1879 the Zulu warriors defeated the British in the battle of Isandlwana. In 1887 the British annexed Natal, today known as KwaZulu-Natal, and later incorporated Natal into a colony.

Many of the cultures, customs, and traditions of Shaka’s time remain the corner stones of the Zulu people, and each year the Zulu nation celebrates the Heritage Day during which they commemorate their hero, Shaka Zulu and also revive their cultural tradition.

The reason I give this very brief history of the Zulu people is because they

represented everything black men should be. They were warriors, with a warriors code of honor, not killers. They took pride in who they were. They were men. They protected their women and children. They were Zulu. If you belonged to the the tribe, you were Zulu.The same applies today. If you are black, you belong to the tribe.You have responsibilities. To your women. To your children. You are the "people of heaven". You are survivors. Why is this such a difficult concept to grasp?

The white society romanticizes the American Indian and elevates him to a near supernatural status after systematically trying to wipe him from the face of the earth and although I have nothing against Indians and they did get supremely fucked over by white people but the fact is, Indians don't want to have nothing to do with you Kneegroes anymore, even though some tribes held your ancestors as slaves and you can trace your genealogy back to certain tribes, you have been outed. Pure and simple. What you gonna do now? Because now you ain't entitled to all of that good stuff the government gives the Indians anymore and your feelings are hurt.

Let's take a look at the the Japanese Samurai, the ultimate warrior, poet and lover. You might think that these labels conflict with each other, but if you bother to check with the history of the Samurai, you'll find that all of these labels come together to form a complete person, because they involve intelligence, spirit, soul, dedication, honor and humanity, something that is lacking in the current generation of black men entering the world stage.

My intention is not to be harsh or to preach. It's just that there are certain

things that a man will not do or stand for. There are certain things that only a man (any man) can impart to his male child. And he can't do this stuff if he's not present. All the child support in the world won't remedy the situation. You can buy all the pampers and baby blankets and the books and the clothes and the lunch money that you can afford, but nothing... nothing can serve as a substitute for your presence in the life of a small child. You need to be there.

If you don't or think you can't be there or don't believe you have it in you to be there, then keep your tallywhacker in your pants. If you don't believe you are ready for a family, then either keep a good supply of condoms on hand or get yourselves fixed and stop shifting blame onto the woman in the relationship.

This is for you cheap assed Kneegro men out there who wrongfully think that condoms are for sissy's and think they dilute the experience of "new" punani, because you're too cheap or full of the white definition of what a man should be to spring for the the minor cash that would protect your and your partners futures and when, down the road, she shows up at your jobs, asking what you gonna do about your unborn child, you have the nerve to get upset.

THAT IS INSANITY!

Zulu warriors took responsibility for their choices in life. Can you black men say the same?